I am a trauma therapist, specializing in violent loss (suicide, homicide, crash, natural disaster, overdose, war). I train nationally and have published research. I also see people with complicated grief, painful relationship/life transitions, depression,anxiety,divorce, career challenges,resilience after sports-related injuries/difficult relationships, and/or loss of life's meaning. I myself am a senior adult. I use EMDR, short-term solution based, arts, cog-behl, and depth approaches. I teach psych part-time at CU-BO, am the Director of the BIPR Front Porch lecture series, consult at a Montessori school, have been in private practice for 22 years, and will direct and lead children's summer camps at Mackintosh Academy, 2015.

Designed and created a Neuro-Relational Therapy Program combining Gestalt Psychotherapy, Neurofeedback and Integrated Listening System for symptoms associated with attentional issues, anxiety, depression and traumatic brain injuries. Work with children, adolescents, adults and family systems.

I'm an Art Therapist and LPC working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues.

Whether you are dealing with relationship issues, loss of a loved one, self esteem issues, anxiety or depression, Susan will listen with warmth and compassion, offering support, guidance and problem solving. From a humanistic social work perspective, informed by object relations theory and essential aspects, she provides a guided process of deep inquiry which can increase understanding of underlying issues that hold you back. This process can help you do what is necessary and realize the capacity to reach your full potential. With over twenty years experience in community mental health, hospitals, an employee assistance program and private practice, she likes helping individuals and couples with their relationships. Since finding the right fit with a good therapist takes time, call with questions.